Maximilian Kolbe became a Franciscan in 1907 A.D. and devoted his life to fostering devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a priest, a publisher and the founder of the "City of the Immaculate." Sentenced to hard manual labor at Auschwitz, he offered his life in exchange for that of an innocent man. He is remembered for his prophetic words, "Hatred is not a creative force. Only love is a creative power."
A new concept of martyrdom: Martyr of charity
The tradition of martyrdom has been clear since Jesus and the early Christian martyrs. But when we look to modern times, a new model of martyrdom bloomed and came to fruition through the example and witness of St. Maximillian Kolbe. Learn more about the story of St. Maximillian. Additional details of his story can be found towards the last part of the blog post, "Jesus, Strength of Martyrs".
also on August 14: Marcellus of Apamea, bishop and martyr; Fachanan, bishop; Athanasia, matron
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